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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Our Mission:

Deliver vital engineering solutions, in collaboration with our partners, to secure our Nation, energize our economy, and reduce disaster risk.

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Regulatory Request System

The Regulatory Program is committed to protecting the Nation's aquatic resources and navigation capacity, while allowing reasonable development through fair and balanced decisions.  The Corps evaluates permit applications for essentially all construction activities that occur in the Nation's waters, including wetlands. Learn More | Regulatory Request System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening doors for the next generation of talent and we are looking for individuals ready to do more than just start a job. Build Your Future, Build Something That Matters, Build Strong With Us, Here.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the nation's leading federal providers of outdoor recreation with more than 400 lake and river projects in 43 states. Visitors of all ages can enjoy traditional activities like hiking, boating, fishing, camping and hunting, and for those slightly more adventurous there is snorkeling, windsurfing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and geo-caching.  Regardless of your favorite outdoor activity one thing is certain, recreation enriches people's lives. Learn More

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Contracting With USACE
The USACE Directorate of Contracting provides enterprise acquisition leadership, policy, and operational support to enable the timely delivery of military, civil works, and emergency response missions. Learn More

The Directorate of Civil Works is a major component of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  The Civil Works programs include water resource development activities including flood risk management, navigation, recreation, and infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Learn more

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The Directorate provides premier engineering, construction, real estate, stability operations, and environmental management products and services for the Army, Air Force, other assigned U.S. Government agencies and foreign governments. Learn More

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USACE Issues Permit for Construction of Road Aimed to Service King Cove, Alaska
Jul. 10, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District provided the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities with a signed Department of Army...
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Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Louisiana, and partner agencies join together following the Summit at Sea Level to advance coastal resilience and infrastructure modernization. Image provided courtesy CPRA. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Courtesy Photo)
Louisiana and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce Historic Alliance to Fast-Track Louisiana Infrastructure Following Summit at Sea Level
Jul. 09, 2026 | 
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In a display of intergovernmental unity, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the Louisiana Department of Transportation and...
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USACE, U.S. Air Force partners fortify Malmstrom national defense with ‘Gateway to Sentinel’ groundbreaking
Jun. 17, 2026 | 
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U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders celebrated a project groundbreaking May 28, 2026 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. The project...
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ASA(CW) Adam Telle, back left, announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program
Feb. 23, 2026 | 
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Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s...
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District leaders and project team members cut the ceremonial ribbon marking completion of the new lock control building at W.P Franklin Lock and Dam. Pictured left to right: Nathaniel Earnshaw, Project Engineer, Gene Morisani, Chief of Construction Division, Tanner Clark, Chief of Operations Division, Col. Brandon Bowman, Jacksonville District Commander, Nolan Eusebio< West Palm Area Engineer, Lydia Graham, Acting Chief of the South Florida Operations Office, Jeff Fallin, Deputy Chief of Operations Division, and Brandon Burch, Chief of the Multi-Projects Branch. (USACE photo by Peggy Bebb)
USACE Strengthens Storm Readiness with New Cat 5-Rated Lock Control Building at W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam
Jul. 29, 2026 | 
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ALVA, Fla. (July 29, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, marked a significant milestone with the ribbon cutting of a...
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Partnership strengthens waterfowl conservation through annual goose banding effort
Jul. 29, 2026 | 
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Natural resources specialists from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District’s Garrison Project recently joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,...
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Bigger than a pit stop: How USACE at Napoleon supports the MR340 race
Jul. 29, 2026 | 
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Starting at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, the Missouri American Water MR340 is one of the world's longest nonstop river races. But...
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Dr. David Moore, senior scientist for environmental sciences, discusses the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory competencies, highlighting high-impact pilot projects directly supporting Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS), Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and EPA Support (Superfund/Brownfields). The presentation was part of a workshop focusing on accelerating mission delivery, maximizing installation resilience and strengthening long-term operational readiness across the three critical portfolios.
Collaboration key to accelerating mission delivery across USACE environmental portfolios
Jul. 29, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is helping transform how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approaches environmental...
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Jacksonville District establishes new team to support FEMA disaster debris missions
Jacksonville District establishes new team to support FEMA disaster debris missions
Jul. 29, 2026 | 
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 29, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District has established a new Debris Planning and Response...
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Rebuilding History: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes Crucial Repairs to Vermilion Harbor Pier
Jul. 29, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially completed repairs to the east pier in Vermilion, Ohio. By finishing the project faster than originally...
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